Russian Tarragon Seed

Also called Dragonwort. No oneis sure whether this relates to its fiery tang or from its serpent-like roots but Tarragon is believed to cure bites from venomous creatures. However, nowadays it is primarily used for cooking!

A few leaves shredded into scrambled egg can raise this simple dish to a new level.

Leaves are rich in essential iodine, and vitamins A and C, as well as trace elements and beneficial mineral salts. In time gone by, chewing the root of Tarragon was claimed to cure toothache.

• Hardy perennial.
• Reaches approx 3 feet (90 cm) tall.
• Has greeny-yellow flowers.
• Survives cold and hot climates better than French Tarragon.
• The flavour improves the older the plant is, (but it tends to be milder than French Tarragon).
• Bitter-sweet, warm, peppery scent with an anise undertone.
• Likes a sunny but sheltered position.
• Prefers a rich, but light, dry soil but will tolerate poorer soils.
• Sow in the spring under protection. Do NOT cover seed.
• Germination usually takes approximately 14 days.
• When seedlings large enough to handle plant 12-18" apart.

• Culinary Uses.
• Often used in fines herbes.
• Good for herb butter.
• Great for flavouring vinegar.
• Used in hollandaise, tartare and béarnaise sauces.
• Sometimes used as a rub for chicken prior to cooking.
• Used by the Persians on grilled meats.

• Medicinal Uses.
• Sweetens breathe.
• Can stimulate appetite and digestion.
• Was used to prevent scurvy.
• Used to cure tooth ache.

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